Lenovo has just launched its latest entry-level smartphone the Moto C Plus in the Indian market. The smartphone arrives in India just a couple of weeks after the launch of Moto C and will directly compete with the entry-level smartphones in the market, including those from rival, Xiaomi. The launch of Moto C Plus also comes weeks after the launch of the latest entry-level smartphone by Xiaomi, the Redmi 4.

With the launch of these entry-level smartphones that are trying to push the price-tag down for affordable entry-level smartphones in the market, we though that it is the right time to compare the best entry-level smartphones in the market. Today we are comparing the newly launched Moto C Plus with the existing Moto C, Xiaomi Redmi 4, and Xiaomi Redmi 4A. One thing to note here is that this comparison only takes into account the device specifications on paper and we are not accounting for the real world performance as we have not tested the Moto C Plus yet.

Smartphone

Moto C Plus

Moto C

Xiaomi Redmi 4

Xiaomi Redmi 4A

Display Size (inch)

5

5

5

5

Resolution (pixels)

720 x 1280

480 x 854

720 x 1280

720 x 1280

Pixel Density (PPI)

294

196

296

296

Display Type

TFT

TFT

IPS LCD

IPS LCD

Dimensions(mm)

144x72.3x10

145.5x73.6x9

141.3x69.6x8.9

139.9x70.4x8.5

Weight (gm)

162

154

156

131.5

Dual SIM

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

SIM Type

Nano SIM

Micro SIM

Micro, Nano-SIM

Micro, Nano-SIM

Connectivity Types

GSM / HSPA / LTE

GSM / HSPA / LTE

GSM / HSPA / LTE

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Processor

Mediatek MT6737

Mediatek MT6737M

Qualcomm Snapdragon 435

Qualcomm Snapdragon 425

CPU Cores

Quad-core

Quad-core

Octa-core

Quad-core

CPU Clock Speed (GHz)

4x1.3 Cortex A53

4x1.1 Cortex A53

8x1.4 Cortex A53

4x1.4 Cortex A53

GPU

Mali-T720MP2

Mali-T720MP2

Adreno 505

Adreno 308

RAM

2 GB

1 GB

2 GB,3 GB,4 GB

2 GB

Ruggedness

–

–

–

–

On-Board Memory

16 GB

8,16 GB

16,32,64 GB

16 GB

Expandable Memory

Yes, upto 32 GB

Yes, upto 32 GB

Yes, upto 256 GB

Yes, upto 128 GB

Sensors

Accelerometer

Accelerometer

Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass

Primary Camera

8MP, f/2.2

5MP

13MP, f/2.2

13MP, f/2.2

Optical Image Stabilization

No

No

No

No

Camera Array

Single Camera

Single Camera

Single Camera

Single Camera

Autofocus System

Phase detection

-

Phase detection

Phase detection

Secondary Camera

2MP, f/2.8

5MP

5MP, f/2.2

5MP, f/2.2

Video Capture

720p

1080p

1080p

1080p

Flash

Dual-LED (Front and back)

LED

LED

LED

OS Version

Android 7.0 Nougat

Android 7.0 Nougat

Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

AI (Smart Assistant)

Google Assistant

Google Assistant

Google Assistant

Google Assistant

GPS

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Hotspot

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Hotspot

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

Bluetooth

v4.2, A2DP, LE

v4.2, A2DP, LE

v4.1, A2DP, LE

v4.1, A2DP, LE

NFC

No

No

No

No

Infrared

No

No

Yes

Yes

Fingerprint Scanner

No

No

Yes, Rear button

No

3.5mm jack

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Radio

Yes, FM Radio

Yes, FM Radio

Yes, FM Radio

Yes, FM Radio

USB Type

microUSB v2.0

microUSB v2.0

microUSB v2.0

microUSB v2.0

USB Standard

USB v2.0

USB v2.0

USB v2.0

USB v2.0

Battery (mAh)

4,000

2,350

4,100

3,120

Quick Charge

Yes

No

Yes

No

Colors

Pearl White, Fine Gold, Starry Black

Metallic Cherry, Pearl White, Fine Gold, Starry Black

Gray, Gold, Black

Gold, Rose Gold, Dark grey

Prices in India

6,999

5,999

6,999

5,999

Conclusion:

According to the comparison, Xiaomi Redmi 4 offers the most value for money in terms of specifications offered on the sheet. Redmi 4 packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 along with 2 GB RAM , a better 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera. Then there's also the fact that the Redmi 4 features a more polished-looking design with a matte-finished metal body.

Indeed, the only area where the Moto C Plus beats the Redmi 4 is when it comes to software. Lenovo seems to be continuing the tradition of delivering smartphones with the latest Android software and with the Moto C Plus, you do get an almost stock version of Android 7.0. With 2 GB RAM, the choice really boils down to what software you prefer.